docs(CONTRIBUTING): Added contributing guidelines for the MicroStream Client SDK

Author: arijitcodes

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to MicroStream Client SDK
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to MicroStream Client SDK! Here are some guidelines to help you get started:
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the repository.
+2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
+3. Make your changes.
+4. Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive commit message by following [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org).
+
+   [Commitizen](https://commitizen.github.io/cz-cli) is set up in the repo, so you can use that for easier commit message formatting.
+
+5. Push your changes to your fork.
+6. Create a pull request to the main repository.
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+If you find a bug or have a feature request, please create an issue on GitHub. Provide as much detail as possible to help us understand and address the issue.
+
+## Code Style
+
+Please follow the existing code style and conventions. Ensure your code is well-documented and includes comments where necessary.
+
+## Testing
+
+If applicable, add tests for your changes and ensure all existing tests pass.
+
+## Automated Release Process
+
+We use [Semantic-Release](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release) to automate the release process. This ensures that versioning and changelog generation are handled automatically based on commit messages.
+
+### Steps for Automated Release
+
+1. Ensure your commit messages follow the [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org) specification. This is crucial for the automated release process to work correctly.
+2. When your pull request is merged into the `main` branch, the release process will be triggered automatically.
+3. The release process will:
+   - Analyze commit messages to determine the next version.
+   - Generate release notes.
+   - Create a new release on GitHub.
+   - Update the changelog.
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [Semantic Release Documentation](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release)
+- [Commitizen Documentation](https://commitizen.github.io/cz-cli)
+
+Thank you for your contributions!